![The Sakura Obsession: The Incredible Story Of The Plant Hunter Who Saved Japan S Cherry Blossoms](https://history.nicksucre.com/small-image/the-incredible-story-of-the-plant-hunter-who-saved-japan-s-cherry-blossoms.jpeg)
The Incredible Story of the Plant Hunter Who Saved Japan's Cherry Blossoms
In the early 1900s, Japan was facing a devastating threat to its iconic cherry blossoms. A deadly fungus was spreading rapidly through the country's cherry trees, and it seemed as if the beloved trees would soon be wiped...
![Bret Mitchell profile picture](https://history.nicksucre.com/author/bret-mitchell.jpg)